HALISKIA PETERSENI
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Context
- New anhanguerian pterosaur species, Haliskia peterseni, discovered in Australia. With a wingspan of 4.6 m, it is the most complete pterosaur fossil found in Australia, offering insights into Cretaceous period wildlife.
Details
Key Points
- New Discovery:
- Haliskia peterseni, a new genus and species of anhanguerian pterosaur, discovered in Australia.
- Fossil Significance:
- The most complete pterosaur fossil found in Australia to date, with 22 percent of the specimen recovered.
- Historical Context:
- Pterosaurs lived from the Late Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous period.
- Global Distribution:
- Anhanguerian pterosaurs were known to have lived worldwide.
- Research Contributors:
- Discovery led by Curtin University, with significant contributions from Kevin Petersen and PhD student Adele Pentland.
Sources:
WION NEWS
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements regarding Haliskia peterseni: 1. It is a newly discovered genus and species of anhanguerian pterosaur. 2. The discovery was made in Richmond, Australia. 3. Haliskia peterseni had a wingspan of approximately 2 meters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 only D) 1, 2, and 3 Answer: A) |
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